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Measuring time intervals using clocks and digital timers

1. A cyclist is travelling along a straight road. Fig. 1.1 shows the speed--time graph for the cyclist. The graph is divided into four sections labell...

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Measuring time intervals using clocks and digital timers

2. Fig. 2.1 shows a concrete beam resting on the ground. (a) The weight of the concrete beam is 1540 N. Calculate the pressure on the ground due to ...

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Measuring time intervals using clocks and digital timers

3. Electricity is distributed from wind turbines to homes and industry. (a) Statements A--F describe the main stages in the transfer of energy from t...

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Measuring time intervals using clocks and digital timers

4. A student uses an electric motor to lift a load. Fig. 4.1 shows the arrangement. (a) (i) The motor exerts a force of 25 N on the load. It lifts t...

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Measuring time intervals using clocks and digital timers

5. Fig. 5.1 represents some particles of a gas in a metal box. The arrows represent the directions of movement of the particles. (a) Describe how th...

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Measuring time intervals using clocks and digital timers

6. A student observes waves on the surface of water in a tank. The waves all have the same wavelength. (a) The student measures the wavelength of the...

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Measuring time intervals using clocks and digital timers

7. Fig. 7.1 represents two rays of light striking a thin converging lens. The rays are both parallel to the principal axis. F$_2$ and F$_1$ are the fo...

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Measuring time intervals using clocks and digital timers

8. Fig. 8.1 shows the magnetic field pattern around two permanent magnets. The magnets are repelling each other. (a) On Fig. 8.1, label both the pol...

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Measuring time intervals using clocks and digital timers

9. Fig. 9.1 shows a series circuit. Two of the components in the circuit are labelled. (a) State the name of two other components in the circuit. 1 ...

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Measuring time intervals using clocks and digital timers

10. (a) Fig. 10.1 shows an arrangement used to demonstrate electromagnetic induction. (i) When the magnet moves towards the coil of wire, the pointe...

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MCQ

Use of rulers and measuring cylinders to find length or volume

Which unit is a unit of weight?

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Use of rulers and measuring cylinders to find length or volume

The graph represents the motion of a vehicle. What is the distance travelled by the vehicle in 400 s?

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Use of rulers and measuring cylinders to find length or volume

The diagram shows a distance–time graph for an object moving in a straight line. What is the average speed between X and Y?

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Use of rulers and measuring cylinders to find length or volume

A space rocket travels to the Moon. The acceleration of free fall is greater on the Earth than it is on the Moon. How do the mass and weight of the ...

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Use of rulers and measuring cylinders to find length or volume

A shopkeeper pours rice into a dish that hangs from a spring balance. He records the reading. A customer buys some pasta. The shopkeeper notices that...

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Use of rulers and measuring cylinders to find length or volume

A student determines the density of an irregularly shaped stone. The stone is slowly lowered into a measuring cylinder partly filled with water. Which...

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Use of rulers and measuring cylinders to find length or volume

Four objects are moving. Which object has a zero resultant force acting on it?

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Use of rulers and measuring cylinders to find length or volume

The diagram shows a uniform metre rule. The rule is pivoted at its mid-point. A weight of 4.0 N is suspended from the rule at the 5 cm mark. The rule ...

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Use of rulers and measuring cylinders to find length or volume

An irregularly shaped metal plate is freely suspended from a point P and is in equilibrium, as shown. Point Q is vertically below P. Which statement ...

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Use of rulers and measuring cylinders to find length or volume

Which row about the change of energy in the energy store must be correct? [Table_1]

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